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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare. You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. How many years of experience must the appraisers/property inspectors have?

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare. You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. How many years of experience must the appraisers/property inspectors have?

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. The bulk of the appraiser’s work is focused on market analysis to decide market value based on “assumed” condition of the house.

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4 Effective Steps to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale

The Robert Weiler Company

Below, we’ve outlined four effective steps to uncover a profitable commercial rental property available on the market. How to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale. Finding a commercial property that suits your needs is important, but it’s no small feat. Property taxes in the area. Demographics.

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Common USPAP Appraiser Violations

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on GSEs outsourcing AI for appraisal photos and Privacy issues, ROVs, mortgage rate forecast, current real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $25M California Estate With a Private Mountain in Somis, CA Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 11.5+

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5 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate Disclosures

Zillow

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the property at its best. Whether you're a listing a home for sale or in the market to purchase , here are five things you should know about real estate disclosures.

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Nothing New Under the Sun: the varied face of appraisal

Walitt Solutions

Any time an appraiser chooses to rely on data, the appraiser must determine if there is any reason to mistrust the information; so, the training, expectations, and scope of the inspectors should be understood by the appraiser, in order to properly understand and communicate what assumptions were made.